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Men Leveling Ground for Construction
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Men work to level the ground for foundations to be poured for homes. Exposed brick walls of partially constructed homes are on the left and right, and a ditch digging machine.
1937
Miller, Raymond J.
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Foundation For House
1937
Elevated view of construction workers placing rebar in the foundation of a house in preparation for concrete to be poured.
Construction Workers Walking through Neighborhood
1937
Large group of construction workers walking through neighborhood of houses that are in the middle of being constructed.
Man Leaning on Ditch Digger
A man in a hat and overalls leans over a trench or ditch digger, looking down into the excavated area. Pipes, an automobile, and a building are in the background.
Rainwater Running through Ditch
Rainwater running through a ditch along the side of a paved road. This picture was likely taken as a study of the drainage problems in Greendale.
House In Mid-Construction
1937
First floor of a two-story house that is in the middle of being constructed. Other duplexes and houses are visible in the background.
